Category Archives: Dinner

Things you just know about yourself… Sumac & citrus roast chicken

Sumac has a natural acidic citrus flavor and allspice is a fragrant combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Those flavors paired with the concentrated sweet and sour roasted citrus juice squeezed over the top, I know you will not be able to resist eating this chicken with your fingers straight out of the oven!

If life were as simple as old-fashioned beef stew & biscuits …

Guinness beef stew is old fashioned and simple … LIFE is not.

Roasted apple & butternut soup

What's in season? Do you know the difference between availability and seasonality? Have you been to the farmer's market lately? Answering these simple questions can change your direction as a cook and you might even find your food tastes better ...  MUCH BETTER.   Here in Southern California, because of our Mediterranean climate, the transition from summer to fall is a ...

VIDEO – If I worked at Bristol Farms … Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Muscato Grapes

Chef Louise Mellor sneaks into the newly remodeled Bristol Farms Newport Beach to showcase Melissa’s Produce all the while masquerading as an employee.

VIDEO EDITION – How to bake a potato!

    Print Baked potatoes with salsa & fresh lemon juice Author: Chef Louise Recipe type: side dish Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  35 mins Total time:  40 mins Serves: 4   Ingredients ...